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Leighton Flowers is a professor at Trinity College of the Bible & Theological Seminary. He's also the host of the popular YouTube Channel @Soteriology101 , and head of Texas Baptist Apologetics and Evangelism. He has debated James White among other well known Calvinists. Here he takes on some popular Calvinists as their content has made it to Tik Tok.
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Today's guest is agnostic influencer, Steve McRae. He not only knows his way around the internet worldview discussion space, but he has a lot to say about terminology and how it impacts these kinds of discussions. Steve McRae's Channel (1): https://www.youtube.com/@SteveMcRae Steve McRae's Channel (2): https://www.youtube.com/@nonsequiturshow Original Paper: https://www.academia.edu/80085203/How_the_Presumption_of_Atheism_by_way_of_Semiotic_Square_of_Opposition_leads_to_a_Semantic_Collapse?fbclid=IwAR18iTek0z6j95cnX604x2OFlhBFqDZdbXrpOlFTB5PUPY8XIALKWl0_JZs
Christian Apologist, @InspiringPhilosophy answers a host of rare questions about life, work in the worldview discussion sphere, challenges to the Christian faith, his level of confidence in it, and what he'll be thinking on his death bed. Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiringPhilosophy Learn Formally: Trinitysem.edu Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Help us out and get ebooks, seminary-level courses, extra episodes, and more: Patreon.com/trinityradio
The reasons given by these TikTok creators for no longer affirming Christianity are THEIR reasons, whether we think they are GOOD ENOUGH reasons to reasonably conclude Christianity is false or not. It's important to point out where the intellectual problems reside in these objections, but these are human beings. They matter. While I hope to respond to what I consider problematic, Christians definitely need to recognize, from this, that sometimes unbelievers walk away for bad, but meaningful reasons. It may not be that these individuals provide what I consider to be intellectually powerful reasons to reject Christianity, but their reasons are still sometimes deeply personal. Christians may have the truth, but that doesn't mean we aren't often also unsympathetic, unkind or cruel. For this, WE should self-reflect. SUPERNATURAL STORIES PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast... Learn Formally: Trinitysem.edu Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Help us out and get ebooks, seminary-level courses, extra episodes, and more: Patreon.com/trinityradio #deconversion #evangelism #TrinityRadio
Someone on TikTok asked those who identify as "Ex-Christians" to explain their "turning point" moments. Here, a Christian considers the answers people have given, and whether any of them provide reasons to believe that Christianity isn't true.
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Dr. David Allen is a celebrated professor in and outside of the Southern Baptist Convention. His writing and speaking on theological issues has brought clarity on matters that are often so difficult to understand. In this video, he joins us to discuss those items for which he is so well known. Dr. Allen's Ministry: https://www.preachingcoach.com/ Dr. Allen's Books: https://www.amazon.com/David-L-Allen/e/B004APW464/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Learn Formally: Trinitysem.edu Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Help us out and get ebooks, seminary-level courses, extra episodes, and more: Patreon.com/trinityradio
shialabeouf #apologetics #TrinityRadio Known to many as a Hollywood wildcard, Shia Labeouf just keeps coming back to the spotlight, regardless of cultural commentary or personal struggle. But despite functioning as an agnostic a short time ago, he is now professing Christ. What happened? In this discussion we'll cover a new article from "The Hollywood Reporter" and an interview with Bishop Robert Barron, in which they discuss Shia Labeouf's conversion to Christianity, and what led to the "Padre Pio" actor deciding to become a Christian. We'll also interact with the live-chat audience. The Hollywood Reporter Article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/shia-labeouf-responds-to-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-claims-1235214049/ Bishop Barron & Labeouf Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjxKG4mR3U4 The Desert News Opinion Column: https://www.deseret.com/2022/9/10/23344712/britney-spears-atheism-shia-labeouf-catholic-faith Learn Formally: Trinitysem.edu Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Help us out and get ebooks, seminary-level courses, extra episodes, and more: Patreon.com/trinityradio Music - Hype - Joakim Karud
Cries for unity are common among evangelicals. "Who cares what it says on the sign, as long as you love Jesus," say many who long for a church without unnecessary divisions that can sometimes cause such pain within the body of Christ. Amen! But, while it is tragic to see a lack of unity where it should be had, it is certainly tragic to pretend theological unity where it cannot exist. How should Christians think about this? Jude will help us with that answer. From the speaker: I AM THE SUM OF MY PARTS . . . God has moved in my life through a number of powerful men and women of God from whom I have benefited greatly. There is nothing new under the sun, as it is said. For that reason, much of what you hear in these lectures is not unique to me. Most of it was likely gleaned from other sources. I want to be transparent about that and share my sources. In terms of biblical scholarship, I have been blessed by the work of Harold Hunter (my father), Craig Keener, David Allen, Malcom Yarnell, Tom Schriner, Johnathan Pritchett (with whom I co-host Trinity Radio), F.F. Bruce, Adam Harwood (with whom I have co-authored), Steve Gregg (with whom I have worked), and Bruce Ware. As for Christian apologetics, William Lane Craig (with whom I have lectured), Michael Licona (a personal friend), Gary Habermas, Norman Geisler, J.P. Moreland, William Dembski, Michael J. Murray, James White, Alvin Plantinga, and a host of others have impacted my thinking. Because I have been so impressed with the structure, organization, and delivery of his own audio commentary, I personally made request to Steve Gregg (who has served as a visiting professor for Trinity) that I might follow his model. In fact, he was delighted with the idea that I might largely follow his teaching outline. Why then, with so much great scholarship already available, would I want to add my voice? There are three reasons. First, I can imagine no more worthy endeavor than to study and proclaim the truths of scripture. Second, though I admire greatly the men listed above, I do not agree with any of them on all things. Third, God has blessed me with a humble audience that does not listen to these other voices. I hope that you will benefit from this passing on of knowledge.
Among the comments one hears from atheists on youtube, there's a real mix. Some are thoughtful - some, not so much. Jon McCray (Whaddo You Meme) and Michael Jones (Inspiring Philosophy) join Trinity Radio to react to ten atheist talking points. Whaddo You Meme: https://www.youtube.com/c/whaddoyoumeme Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiringPhilosophy Special Thanks to @Dr. Chip Bennett for the use of his fantastic studios and team. Learn Formally: Trinitysem.edu Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Help us out and get ebooks, seminary-level courses, extra episodes, and more: Patreon.com/trinityradio #apologetics #inspiringphilosophy #whaddoyoumeme
The life of Britney Spears is both a fantasy, and a sad drama. While her personal life is none of our business, her public and influential reports about the kinds of things that led her to reject God, are our business. We think there is much to learn. from considering those comments.
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Two of the great apologists of our time join me to defend the famous "Minimal Facts" case for the resurrection of Jesus. This approach has been the subject of some Christian criticism in recent years, and it's time for these scholars to respond. Dr. Habermas': https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNRp... Dr. Licona: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeLiconaO... Learn Formally: Trinitysem.edu Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Help us out and get ebooks, seminary-level courses, extra episodes, and more: Patreon.com/trinityradio
What should Christians and skeptics make of the controversey surrounding Village Chapel and it's well-known pastor, Matt Chandler? Like Chandler, Bret Nicholson from @One Life Network (the church me and JP attend), is a multi-site pastor leading congregations at multiple locations. This is one of several similarities that make today's guest the right choice to weigh in.
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ORIGINAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_tnUHE9iJw PATRON ONLY LIVESTREAM ACCESS: Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio Our Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKBYjjPp7VtcaH3fewhznQ Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio Music by Joakim Karud SUGGESTED PRAYER FOR THE NON-CHRISTIAN(s) IN THIS VIDEO: "Lord, thank you that I can know that you do love ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___. I pray that you would make the proper articulation of the Gospel message clear to them. Please bring influences into this person’s life that they would not only understand the information, but see powerful examples of these truths lived out. I pray that you would bring strong internal conviction to ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___ about the truth of the Christian message. If necessary, may you use Christian apologetics to collapse the roadblocks and intellectual objections they may have. I pray that you would bring believers into their life to whom they would be most responsive. Please honor the prayers of my other brothers and sisters who have watched this video, and prayed a prayer like this one. Thank you for the work you are doing in ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___’s life. In Jesus’ name Amen."
Our Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKBYjjPp7VtcaH3fewhznQ Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio A MESSAGE FROM THE ONE LIFE NETWORK: At our local place of worship (One Life Church), we’ve always dreamed of providing an environment for people who have questions about belief in God and all the goes along with it. We want to provide a place where you can ask questions or just listen to intelligent discussions about these types of conversations. We do this through something we call One Life Explorer Edition. It’s a Sunday time we set aside once a month for people who want to explore and are open-minded but want to hear some good reasons why they should believe any of these types of things. The subject of this conversation is consciousness. How your self-perceptions of the world can point somewhere higher and bigger than ourselves. It also brings up other topics like the existence of the soul, life after death, or even artificial intelligence. We want to aid you in your exploration. Speaker: Dr. Braxton Hunter. Visit our website: onelifechurch.org/exploreredition to submit a question for our Q&A that will happen on the One Life Podcast, or text one in at 812-643-4377
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The pandemic has resulted in society facing unusual ethical circumstances. For many individuals identifying as pro-life it seems wrong to wilfully accept a medication, the development of which, involved fetal tissue. For other pro-lifers, accepting the vaccine is the moral thing to do. In this debate, these and other relevant issues are discussed. Guest Links: https://www.cbruk.org/ https://www.brephos.org/ Our Links: Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio Music by Joakim Karud
William Lane Craig Song: https://youtu.be/vrT-A71HNUY Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio Music by Joakim Karud
Matt's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7F2jALebCcraO9JmsYOOQ Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7btz0ocXDeg Trinity Radio Video on Worship and Brain Activity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDgfKFVqH1g Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio Music by Joakim Karud
Tyler's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/virtuety Tyler's Podcast & Blog: http://freedthinkerpodcast.blogspot.com/ Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio Music by Joakim Karud
MisterDeity Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsPWkV6REZk Capturing Christianity's Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOmOLre6CyM&t=0s Joe Schmid Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou6hi-r6GlM Braxton's Article on Free Will in Heaven: http://www.braxtonhunter.com/blog/2015/10/5/will-we-have-free-will-in-heaven Jerry Walls and Cameron on Heaven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da9oVg-WNB8 Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio Music by Joakim Karud
Chris Date & Josh Peterson debate the thesis, "Conditional immortality and annihilationism are heresies." Josh Peterson, of Providence Christian Church will argue the affirmative, and Chris Date, of ReThinking Hell, will argue the negative position. Josh Peterson's Church site: https://providencechristiannm.com/ Josh Peterson's Blog: https://providencechristiannm.com/blog/ Chris Date's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-M.-Date/e/B01MS4LBGA Chris Date's Channel: Rethinking Hell: https://www.youtube.com/user/rethinkinghell Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio Music by Joakim Karud
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NOTE: I'm sorry about the somewhat frequent audio hick-ups in the early sections of the video. I think I have discovered the cause and will avoid it in future episodes. NOTE 2: Beginning at 45:00 (during the Mike Winger clip) notice how I'm LOOKING OFF SCREEN. I'm either looking at the live chat, or notes that I have, but I'm not listening closely to Mike, and it's obvious. Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ioEL... Matter Without Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-3WS... Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio... Music by Joakim Karud youtube.com/joakimkarud
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I AM THE SUM OF MY PARTS . . . God has moved in my life through a number of powerful men of God from whom I have benefited greatly. There is nothing new under the sun, as it is said. For that reason, much of what you hear in these lectures is not unique to me. Most of it was likely gleaned from other sources. I want to be transparent about that and share my sources. In terms of biblical scholarship, I have been blessed by the work of Harold Hunter (my father), Craig Keener, David Allen, Malcom Yarnell, Tom Schriner, Johnathan Pritchett (with whom I co-host Trinity Radio), F.F. Bruce, Adam Harwood (with whom I have co-authored), Steve Gregg (with whom I have worked), and Bruce Ware. As for Christian apologetics, William Lane Craig (with whom I have lectured), Michael Licona (a personal friend), Gary Habermas, Norman Geisler, J.P. Moreland, William Dembski, Michael J. Murray, James White, Matt Slick, Alvin Plantinga, and a host of others have impacted my thinking. Because I have been so impressed with the structure, organization, and delivery of his own audio commentary, I personally made request to Steve Gregg (who has served as a visiting professor for Trinity) that I might follow his model. In fact, he was delighted with the idea that I might largely follow his teaching outline. Why then, with so much great scholarship already available, would I want to add my voice? There are three reasons. First, I can imagine no more worthy endeavour than to study and proclaim the truths of scripture. Second, though I admire greatly the men listed above, I do not agree with any of them on all things. Third, God has blessed me with a humble audience that does not listen to these other voices. I hope that you will benefit from this passing on of knowledge.
Sam Harris' Free Will: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Will-Deckle-Edge-Harris/dp/1451683405/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=free+will+sam+harris&qid=1614789350&sr=8-1 Dan Barker's Free Will Explained: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=free+will+dan+barker&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Hunter Vs Barker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q0FaZDylYU Hernandez Vs TJump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7LVr5OaSAE Alfred Mele's Free: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Science-Hasnt-Disproved-Will/dp/0199371628/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=alfred+mele&qid=1614789469&sr=8-1 Oxford Handbook on Free Will: https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Handbook-Free-Will-Handbooks/dp/0195399692/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=oxford+handbook+of+free+will&qid=1614789505&sr=8-1 Robert Kane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtceGVXgH8s Learn Casually: TrinityRadio.org Learn Formally: TrinitySem.edu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TrinityRadio... Music by Joakim Karud youtube.com/joakimkarud
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I AM THE SUM OF MY PARTS . . .
God has moved in my life through a number of powerful men of God from whom I have benefited greatly. There is nothing new under the sun, as it is said. For that reason, much of what you hear in these lectures is not unique to me. Most of it was likely gleaned from other sources. I want to be transparent about that and share my sources. In terms of biblical scholarship, I have been blessed by the work of Harold Hunter (my father), Craig Keener, David Allen, Malcom Yarnell, Tom Schriner, Johnathan Pritchett (with whom I co-host Trinity Radio), F.F. Bruce, Adam Harwood (with whom I have co-authored), Steve Gregg (with whom I have worked), and Bruce Ware.
As for Christian apologetics, William Lane Craig (with whom I have lectured), Michael Licona (a personal friend), Gary Habermas, Norman Geisler, J.P. Moreland, William Dembski, Michael J. Murray, James White, Matt Slick, Alvin Plantinga, and a host of others have impacted my thinking.
Because I have been so impressed with the structure, organization, and delivery of his own audio commentary, I personally made request to Steve Gregg (who has served as a visiting professor for Trinity) that I might follow his model. In fact, he was delighted with the idea that I might largely follow his teaching outline.
Why then, with so much great scholarship already available, would I want to add my voice? There are three reasons. First, I can imagine no more worthy endeavour than to study and proclaim the truths of scripture. Second, though I admire greatly the men listed above, I do not agree with any of them on all things. Third, God has blessed me with a humble audience that does not listen to these other voices.
I hope that you will benefit from this passing on of knowledge.
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I believe that Genetically Modified Skeptic presents this material because he wants the best for individuals struggling with sexual frustrations of various kinds that he sees as springing from Christian attitudes about sex outside of marriage. His motivations, I think, are honest and caring. However, his video, in my opinion is one-sided. It presents possible dangers related to Christian views about the topic, to the exclusion of possible dangers related to secular views. It also overly simplifies the question of sex as a "need." Further, viewers may not understand why I suggest that much of what Drew says presumes the falsity of Christianity. If Christianity is true, then as one of my patrons put it, "If extreme unwavering self-hatred is occurring after a sexual failure and repentance, what needs to change is one's beliefs about God's forgiveness, mercy, patience, and the height and depth of his love, not one's belief about whether certain types of sexual behavior are right or wrong." If Christianity is true, spiritual healthiness is an extremely important part of the human experience. God knows far more about what is physically, psychologically, and spiritually healthy than anyone.
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Articles: Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hero/201603/is-porn-good-us-or-bad-us Article from The Journal of Sex Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2013.772088 Article from The Open Journal of Preventative Medicine: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269795335_Sexually_Risky_Behavior_in_College-Aged_Students
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SUGGESTED PRAYER FOR THE NON-CHRISTIAN(s) IN THIS VIDEO: "Lord, thank you that I can know that you do love ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___. I pray that you would make the proper articulation of the Gospel message clear to them. Please bring influences into this person’s life that they would not only understand the information, but see powerful examples of these truths lived out. I pray that you would bring strong internal conviction to ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___ about the truth of the Christian message. If necessary, may you use Christian apologetics to collapse the roadblocks and intellectual objections they may have. I pray that you would bring believers into their life to whom they would be most responsive. Please honor the prayers of my other brothers and sisters who have watched this video, and prayed a prayer like this one. Thank you for the work you are doing in ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___’s life. In Jesus’ name Amen."
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I AM THE SUM OF MY PARTS . . .
God has moved in my life through a number of powerful men of God from whom I have benefited greatly. There is nothing new under the sun, as it is said. For that reason, much of what you hear in these lectures is not unique to me. Most of it was likely gleaned from other sources. I want to be transparent about that and share my sources. In terms of biblical scholarship, I have been blessed by the work of Harold Hunter (my father), Craig Keener, David Allen, Malcom Yarnell, Tom Schriner, Johnathan Pritchett (with whom I co-host Trinity Radio), F.F. Bruce, Adam Harwood (with whom I have co-authored), Steve Gregg (with whom I have worked), and Bruce Ware.
As for Christian apologetics, William Lane Craig (with whom I have lectured), Michael Licona (a personal friend), Gary Habermas, Norman Geisler, J.P. Moreland, William Dembski, Michael J. Murray, James White, Matt Slick, Alvin Plantinga, and a host of others have impacted my thinking.
Because I have been so impressed with the structure, organization, and delivery of his own audio commentary, I personally made request to Steve Gregg (who has served as a visiting professor for Trinity) that I might follow his model. In fact, he was delighted with the idea that I might largely follow his teaching outline.
Why then, with so much great scholarship already available, would I want to add my voice? There are three reasons. First, I can imagine no more worthy endeavour than to study and proclaim the truths of scripture. Second, though I admire greatly the men listed above, I do not agree with any of them on all things. Third, God has blessed me with a humble audience that does not listen to these other voices.
I hope that you will benefit from this passing on of knowledge.
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Noel Plum: Noel Plumb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzfIggtoJnw
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SUGGESTED PRAYER FOR THE NON-CHRISTIAN(s) IN THIS VIDEO: "Lord, thank you that I can know that you do love ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___. I pray that you would make the proper articulation of the Gospel message clear to them. Please bring influences into this person’s life that they would not only understand the information, but see powerful examples of these truths lived out. I pray that you would bring strong internal conviction to ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___ about the truth of the Christian message. If necessary, may you use Christian apologetics to collapse the roadblocks and intellectual objections they may have. I pray that you would bring believers into their life to whom they would be most responsive. Please honor the prayers of my other brothers and sisters who have watched this video, and prayed a prayer like this one. Thank you for the work you are doing in ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___’s life. In Jesus’ name Amen."
I AM THE SUM OF MY PARTS . . .
God has moved in my life through a number of powerful men of God from whom I have benefited greatly. There is nothing new under the sun, as it is said. For that reason, much of what you hear in these lectures is not unique to me. Most of it was likely gleaned from other sources. I want to be transparent about that and share my sources. In terms of biblical scholarship, I have been blessed by the work of Harold Hunter (my father), Craig Keener, David Allen, Malcom Yarnell, Tom Schriner, Johnathan Pritchett (with whom I co-host Trinity Radio), F.F. Bruce, Adam Harwood (with whom I have co-authored), Steve Gregg (with whom I have worked), and Bruce Ware.
As for Christian apologetics, William Lane Craig (with whom I have lectured), Michael Licona (a personal friend), Gary Habermas, Norman Geisler, J.P. Moreland, William Dembski, Michael J. Murray, James White, Matt Slick, Alvin Plantinga, and a host of others have impacted my thinking.
Because I have been so impressed with the structure, organization, and delivery of his own audio commentary, I personally made request to Steve Gregg (who has served as a visiting professor for Trinity) that I might follow his model. In fact, he was delighted with the idea that I might largely follow his teaching outline.
Why then, with so much great scholarship already available, would I want to add my voice? There are three reasons. First, I can imagine no more worthy endeavor than to study and proclaim the truths of scripture. Second, though I admire greatly the men listed above, I do not agree with any of them on all things. Third, God has blessed me with a humble audience that does not listen to these other voices.
I hope that you will benefit from this passing on of knowledge.
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Last year Rhett & Link made their deconstruction and deconversion from Christianity public on their podcast, Ear Biscuits. I made a reaction video in response (linked below). In December, they discussed their current positions, how they relate to Christmas, and (I think) by extension, how they relate to life in general. Rhett & Link raise issues that I think are extremely helpful in evaluating Christianity.
Chris Date and Braxton Hunter stumbled into a discussion of Christian physicalism on a recent episode of Theopologetics. The discussion only covers one objection to physicalism, and the more robust discussion from which this segment comes is available on Date's channel, and is linked below.
Atheists share their answers to the question of what percentages of belief vs unbelief they have.
SUGGESTED PRAYER FOR THE NON-CHRISTIAN IN THIS VIDEO: "Lord, thank you that I can know that you do love ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___. I pray that you would make the proper articulation of the Gospel message clear to them. Please bring influences into this person’s life that they would not only understand the information, but see powerful examples of these truths lived out. I pray that you would bring strong internal conviction to ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___ about the truth of the Christian message. If necessary, may you use Christian apologetics to collapse the roadblocks and intellectual objections they may have. I pray that you would bring believers into their life to whom they would be most responsive. Please honor the prayers of my other brothers and sisters who have watched this video, and prayed a prayer like this one. Thank you for the work you are doing in ___(name of the non-Christian in the video)___’s life. In Jesus’ name Amen."
Apostate Prophet is an ex-Muslim doing solid work responding to the problems with Islam. But in a recent video he explained why he's an atheist. In this video, I'll respond.
NOTE: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE! A few weeks ago Braxton released a video in which he presented “10 Questions for Atheists.” Dozens responded with comments on the video, and a number of YouTubers eagerly presented their own responses in video form. In this video, Braxton interacts with the answers they gave.
Jordan Peterson is just beginning to make his way back into the public eye after a long period of severe health problems, and I recently read his book "12 Rules for Life." I’ve watched much of his series on the psychological value of the Bible, and have ingested most of his debates. Many Christians don’t quite know how to feel about Peterson. He’s clearly friendly to the faith, much like Benjamin Franklin was, but hesitates at important moments. Principally he has often said he doesn’t like the question of whether he believes in God. This has frustrated many listeners. In this video, we’re going to take a look at some of his comments about belief in God, and analyze some problematic perspectives he holds that get echoed in the church. We’ll also see one valuable benefit Peterson has to offer.
Most lists of questions for atheists, or questions for Christians seem to merely serve as lists of rhetorical "gotcha" questions. I'm genuinely interested in the answers atheists will give.
In this video, Johnathan Pritchett and Nick Quient discuss women as pastors, along with discussions on 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and 1 Timothy 2:12ff.
in this video, Johnathan Pritchett gives an interpretation of James 2:14-26, his views on faith, works, justification, and other things. This is sure to make everyone happy and settle all the debates...(yeah right). Anyway, basically, the Tiber is a river between two sides of a conversation he doesn't even care to swim in, let alone swim across.
In this video, Miguel Benitez and Johnathan Pritchett discuss Christian Education at home, in the church, in schools both public and private. Also, while talking to a Miguel, Johnathan forgets Miguel de Cervantes' name...among other things.
In this video, Kevin Lewis and Johnathan Pritchett discuss angelology, demonology, the occult, evangelism, and apologetics.
In this video, Chris Featherstone and Johnathan Pritchett discuss the problems with the Word of Faith movement.
Johnathan Pritchett and Keith Sherlin discuss Dispensationalism. What it is, and what it isn't.
In this video, Johnathan Pritchett and Jim Chatham discuss practical ways of dealing with anxiety and depression from within a Christian worldview.
We don't talk much about eschatology on the Trinity Radio network. Why is that? Here's our list of excuses.
In this video, some helpful tips and things to think about regarding evangelism in the workplace are discussed.
Special guest Nick Quient joins Johnathan Pritchett to discuss what the Apocalyptic Perspective(s) and New Perspective(s) get right and wrong.
Shaking the dust off of your feet, casting pearls before swine, and learning to give up. Is this something the biblical data allows for. If not, what's up with those biblical passages.
In this interview, originally from The Church Split, Braxton discusses Molinism, apologetic methodology and other issues related to theology and apologetics.
Debate: “In the New Covenant context, Israel is the Church, ‘the Israel of God,’ consisting of believing Jews and believing Gentiles.”
This is a review of a debate between Braxton Hunter & Dan Barker on the question "Is Free Will an Illusion? And Does it Matter if it is?
This debate was first released by Unbelievable Christian Radio in the fall of 2020. Dan Barker is the Co-President of the "Freedom From Religion Foundation." He has debated the best and the brightest among Christian thinkers in the 21st century. The debate centered on whether libertarian free will exists, and how it affects the question of God's existence. Dan released a book on the subject in 2018.
Two of YouTube's most recognizable atheists teamed up to explain why Christians suggest that atheists are just sinners and liars who know God exists.
“The Stepford Wives” imagines a community with real women who have been augmented such that their actions and words are controlled by their husbands. The husbands prefer to carry out a pretend existence. In this video, I cover a portion of a debate between Frank Turek and Michael Shermer during which it becomes clear that atheists like Shermer choose to pretend that the most important aspects of being human are real when their worldview does not allow for it.
Decapitation, writing on the moon, floating trash can lids, and more show up in this, one of Mike Licona's most interesting debates.
This is the first video in a series on free will. Tim Stratton joins Braxton to introduce the series, present the various options on free will, and make a case for determinism, even though we have both defended free will for years.
Trinity's newest professor, Chris Date, joins Braxton for a look at the comments of one youtuber who is clinging to what is known as a logical argument from evil that is meant to show that God does not, and cannot exist as most Christians define Him.
Kwaku El is a likeable, and charismatic guy. He's enjoyable to watch, and presents clearly. Nevertheless, his theology proper is logically problematic. In this video, Braxton explains why.
Does the Soul Exist? Most Christians think so, but atheist materialists like Aron Ra don't. In this debate, Christian apologist Eric Hernandez engages with Ra on this important question. It allows us to explore many fun and interesting topics.
His Dark Materials is a huge series, which has now spawned an HBO adaptation. It presents a Narnia-styled fantasy experience with an underlying atheistic narrative. The author of the series discusses the story of Christ, as well as disagreements over the importance of doctrine.
Jo Luehmann took to twitter to express her positions on a variety of controversial items. We Respond.
Christians are often accused of ignoring evidence, and trusting subjective experience. Did this atheist actually say evidence wouldn't convince him, but he'd rather have a subjective experience?
Danniel Dennett and Keith Ward Debated a wide variety of topics on Unbelievable Christian Radio. We break down the debate and provide what he hope to be helpful commentary.
When skeptics challenge the nature of God they often object to what they think are contradictions (or at least problems) in the Trinity and the nature of Jesus. Chris Date has debated these issues and is here to tell us what we need to know!
Debating "Whether or not the gospel makes sense," Ray Comfort and Matt Dillahunty engaged in a heated exchange. Even some Christians think it's clear that Dillahunty came out on top, and Trinity Radio has clearly stated that Matt was the winner of at least one of his previous debates. But unpopular as this opinion may be, I'll explain why I think Comfort's case carried the day.
Recently, Jon Steingard, lead singer of the popular Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, confessed his unbelief. Sean McDowell had a friendly discussion with him, and the conversation revealed several important issues related to Christian belief.
This is not your typical top channel list. Sure, there are Christian youtubers, but there are also other online resources that will give you an edge in understanding and defending the Christian faith.
Atheist YouTubers Matt Dillahunty, and Tom Jump recently teamed up against theists Randal Rauser, and Samuel Nesan. If you've grown tired of the same old arguments, this is the debate for you. It's a unique discussion that centers on when we are rational to conclude certain claims are true.
I didn't expect to be on Soteriology 101 that day, nor did I expect to be speaking with RC Apologist. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable discussion and a cordial one. If you enjoy discussions on this topic, make sure to subscribe to the Soteriology 101 podcast.
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Are there good reasons coming from the atheist population on Reddit? Braxton Hunter responds to some of the objections they give for why they rejected the Christian faith.
Jon Steingard no longer believes in God, but for years he passionately fronted Christian band, Hawk Nelson. Recently, on Instagram, he explained why he walked away. We analyze and respond to those issues here.
"Atheists know the Bible & Christianity. Most of us used to be Christians. Some of us were training to be in the ministry." These statements are made with great regularity in the comments sections of worldview videos. In this video, Braxton puts the claims to the test by taking a look at popular atheists who were ministers, training to be ministers, atheists in pop-culture, and on Youtube. How well do they actually know the Bible and Christian theology?
Matt Dillahunty recently debated Johnathan Sheffield on the authorship of the Gospels. Mike Licona & Braxton Hunter discuss Matt's opening statements from that debate
Atheist YouTuber, Matt Dillahunty recently joined Paulogia for a discussion of Christians and other theists who claim they used to be atheists. This is an analysis of what Matt had to say.
YouTube is one of the biggest mission fields of the 21st century, and unfortunately, the church is largely ignoring it. If you're a parent or ministry leader, this video is meant to familiarize you with the types of atheist channels that exist.
Richard Dawkins famously said, "[God is] a vindictive bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser, a misogynistic, homophobic racist, an infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully." Here, I'll respond to some of those claims in light of the INTERNAL CRITIQUE Dawkins implies.
Whether you're a Christian, an atheist, a Muslim, or something else, most of our ideas are not new. Much of what skeptics and believers produce in terms of arguments are merely reformulations of ideas from the history of philosophy. In this video, we'll not only take a look at the major contributions of major Christian thinkers in the history of apologetics but also cover some modern defenses built on their thinking. This video was originally produced as part of a course at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. If you would like to begin your theological Journey at Trinity, contact us today at Contact@Trinitysem.edu or call 812-602-3320.
Ricky Gervais is one of the most well-known comedians and atheists in the world today. Russell Brand is a comedic actor and well known "spiritual" guy. The two discussed their differences in a recent video from Brand, and here I analyze the most relevant parts of the discussion.
Nick Peters, of the podcast "Deeper Waters," joins us to discuss his experience as an apologist, author, and debater who is on the autism spectrum.
In a video banned from the original YouTuber's channel, 18 atheists come together to imagine a world without religion. But what would that really be like?
Music helps form cultures. These atheist tracks cover a variety of issues and suggest reasons to distrust God or disbelieve completely. We’ll analyze them and respond.
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Imagine - John Lennon Rise Up! - Cursive Heresy - Nine Inch Nails Thought of a Dying Atheist - Muse Religious Vomit - The Dead Kennedys Judith - Perfect Circle Saved - Shelley Segal Father Christmas - Greg Lake Science is real - There Might Be Giants Set Your Monster Free - Quiet Company
Mr. Atheist invited Paulogia, Eric Murphy, Shannon Q, Suris The Skeptic, HolyKoolaid, and Kyle Curtis to present facts that if true of you may indicate you're about to become an atheist. Are they right? Let's find out.
Recently, philosophers Alex Malpass and William Lane Craig engaged in a debate regarding the second premise of the Kalam Cosmological Argument. This video is aimed at simplifying the exchange and is my opportunity to provide my own commentary.
Hemant Mehta presents more questions about the virgin birth, God's existence, the ten commandments, and more in this final episode of our series responding to his "78 Questions for Christians."
Drs. Leighton Flowers, Tim Stratton, and Braxton Hunter (Team USA) come together to refute the French Calvinistic philosopher, Guillaume Bignon's most recent broadcast on the Revealed Apologetics broadcast hosted by Ely Ayala. In that specific episode, Bignon brings arguments against Flowers, Hunter and Stratton's libertarian perspectives.
Tom Jump is considered by many to be the best debater that YouTube Atheism has to offer. His supposed defeaters to theistic arguments include some of the most creative alternative hypotheses you're likely to come across. Is that a strength or a glaring weakness?
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If your child were dying, and I hope that never happens, would you just pray for them or would you take them to a doctor? And if you'd do both, which one do you think has more of an impact?
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Whose prayers does God answer? And if it's ultimately His Will, why bother praying?
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If you have cancer, what would help you more: Certain drugs, or prayer?
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If you had an amputated limb, would prayer ever bring it back?
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If you have an exam coming up, what would contribute more to a higher score: Prayer or more studying?
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If you prayed for me over YouTube right now, do you think I would know it?
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What matters to God more: The number of people praying or the quality of their prayers? If quantity matters, shouldn't the most popular team always win the Super Bowl? If quality matters, why do people you love sometimes die no matter what you do?
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Is it possible that your prayers have no supernatural effect and only serve to make you feel better? Would you ever admit it if that were true?
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Is there anything in your life that makes you doubt God's existence?
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How would your life change if you had serious doubts about God's existence?
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Was Jesus white?
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Why does God seem more likely to answer the prayers of a talented athlete than a starving child overseas?
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Why does God seem to hate Africa?
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If a group of Africans swooped into your community with the intention of converting you and your neighbors to their tribal faith, what would your reaction be?
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Does God speak to you?
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If God spoke to you and told you to kill someone, would you do it?
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Is God always watching you? How about when you're on the toilet?
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How do you respond when someone who's not a Christian tells you about their religious faith? Do you listen and consider what they have to say or do you just ignore them because they don't believe what you believe?
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What do you make of Muslims who think the Koran is the true holy book? Are they wrong? Have you read the Koran? Why do you dismiss them so easily?
God's not dead, but is he fair? Why would he allow good atheists to go to hell, and bad Christians to go to heaven? Hemant Mehta has 78 questions for Christians, and most of them challenge the justice of God as he is described by Christians. In this episode, Braxton Hunter and Johnathan Pritchett begin to answer those questions.
Stephen Woodford of the channel "Rationality Rules," recently gave his take on the general story of the Bible from the garden to the cross. He provides an analogy of two sisters treated cruelly by an idiot father, that he thinks mirrors the biblical narrative. Does this account resemble an accurate and academic treatment of the Christian story, or is it more akin to South Park? You decide.
Eric Hernandez in the Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists, and has defended the existence of the soul in live debates with credible opponents. In this video, he and Braxton respond to atheist YouTuber, HolyKoolaid, and physicist, Sean Carroll as they present what they see as major problems for the existence of the soul.
Recently a widely discussed debate was had between David Wood and Matt Dillahunty. I made a response video to it (linked below). Atheist YouTubers, Shannon Q and Paulogia made their own response and raised several issues worthy of consideration.
Sy Garte was recently spotlighted in Christianity Today magazine regarding his conversion from atheism to Christianity. Now, he's on a mission to knock down apathetic responses to the Coronavirus.
Social distancing has become a new buzz word. School, work, church, concerts, theaters, and much else has been canceled. Some atheists think this is proof God doesn't exist. No doubt, some Christians are wondering why God would allow such suffering. In this video, we'll look at atheist tweets, and respond. We'll also explain how Christian thinkers have answered these questions in the past. THIS IS NOTHING NEW. Lastly, we'll take your questions.
YouTube’s most prominent Christian apologist and one of its most prominent atheists face off on ethics, but the atheist seems to argue both that everyone is morally obligated and that not everyone is morally obligated.
Atheist YouTuber, Godless Engineer recently challenged the credentials and methodology of one of the world’s top three scholars regarding the resurrection of Jesus—Mike Licona. In this video, Christian Apologist, Johnathan Pritchett responds.
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Trinity College & Seminary understands that these are uncertain times, when travel, ministry, and financial decisions are more critical. In this two minute video, our president discusses how time lost during this crisis can be somewhat redeemed for you in a cost-effective way.
Link to the sermon released the day after this: https://youtu.be/ucFB2EHg-Pg Link to the latest message (also mentioned here): https://onelifechurch.org/messages/
In the late 2000s, Dinesh D'Souza was one of the most aggressive and enjoyable debaters in the apologetics world. His style and method were different. His speaking ability was excellent. This was important since his most common debating partner was the late Christopher Hitchens. After a lengthy hiatus from the atheist/theist debates, D'Souza returned to the stage to have a discussion with Matt Dillahunty. Yet, it would be hard to argue that Dinesh got the better end of the event. In this video, I'll explain what I think both debaters got right, what they got wrong, and why Matt Dillahunty beat Dinesh D'Souza.
Seth Andrews is one of the world's leading atheist podcasters. In these clips, he disparagingly discusses the story of the Bible as well as what it has to say about doubt. I respond with a more charitable and I think a more accurate understanding of the Bible.
Last year Cosmic Skeptic debated Johnathan McLatchie on the question “Is Christianity true?” Throughout his opening statements, Cosmic Skeptic claimed that the Gospels contain contradictions, and rallied hypotheticals to parallel the resurrection claims. In this video, Johnathan Pritchett responds to those opening statements.
Raised atheist, these three Christians explain how intellectual investigation resulted in a more comprehensive worldview. Also, Tom Holland and NT Wright discuss Paul, the concept of Messiah, and the nature of Jesus.
Christian apologist Tyler Vela debated Matt Dillahunty recently, and the exchange covered epistemology, slavery, and the laws of logic. Having debated both men before, I was excited to view the exchange. There was much to glean from it regarding our standards of evidence, and what it takes to count as good reasons to believe in God.
One of the most influential atheists on YouTube is Alex O'Connor (aka CosmicSkeptic). How did he arrive at atheism? Is there something to learn from an examination of his "deconversion" experience?
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A recent study shows a correlation between romantic satisfaction, and level of religious dedication. As it turns out, Protestant women are among the most satisfied. Secular women, not as much.
Good Mythical Morning has been a part of our family time for years. Most fans know that evangelical Christianity, including ministry efforts, was part of the origin story for the two hosts Rhett and Link. Recently, Rhett discussed his “spiritual deconstruction,” and revealed that he now considers himself to be a “hopeful agnostic.” This is my genuine, and hopefully sensitive, response.
If you're experiencing doubt, does that mean you're not a faithful Christian? Does it mean you're not a Christian at all? And is apologetics helpful? Despite hosting a channel devoted to responding to Christian apologists, PineCreek thinks they are doing his work for him in most cases by causing doubt. Here, I respond to the challenge and try to place your Christian doubts in their proper contexts.
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Justin Brierley of Unbelievable Christian Radio recently hosted a debate between Alex O'Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) and Max Baker-Hytch on the question, "Can we make sense of our rational capabilities on an atheist naturalist worldview?"
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Two of the most well-known voices in online worldview discussions recently met to debate whether there are good reasons to believe in God.
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Is it true that university professors notch the arguments for God when they teach them to students? Sometimes! This is one of the best- worst examples you’ll ever see. We know what young minds hear on YouTube, but what do they hear from the experts who are shaping their minds at accredited schools?
Theoretical physicist, Sean Carroll gives his thoughts on free will, moral responsibility, design, meaning, and death. In all cases, his advice seems to be, ignore what is really really really obvious, and affirm naturalism.
TobyMac recently tragically lost his twenty-one-year-old son. But he released a song about suffering, fatherhood, and hope. Viced Rhino released a video expressing problems he sees with the concepts of the Christian God, and heaven - mostly related to the nature of free will. We respond from a Christian perspective!
The world is experiencing some serious tragedy on many fronts. At times, all we know to do is send our thoughts and prayers. But many people say that's not enough? Are they right?
Justin Brierley is the long-time host of the well known "Unbelievable" worldview radio show and podcast. Stephen Woodford is a successful atheist YouTuber. In this debate, they discuss free will, morality, culpability, and other issues.
Atheists have been trying to find a way to get around the Kalam Cosmological Argument for ages. Has Suris The Skeptic accomplished what so many have attempted without success? Find out as we discuss the old and the new of this time-tested argument for God’s existence, and respond to what Suris has to say.
Ed Saleh runs a satellite television network aimed right at the middle eastern Muslim world. He also helps Muslims who make their way to Canada; his church is filled with Muslim converts to Christianity. I sit down with him in his Toronto-based studio to hear about the persecution of Iranian Christians, and a story that will blow your mind!
Though 87% of atheists say abortion "should be legal in all/most cases," according to a pew survey, there are some atheists who are unashamedly pro-life. This episode spotlights one and provides the best reasons to view abortion as wrong.
There's a great deal of confusion about what most evangelicals believe regarding homosexuality. This is partly because there is some disagreement. This video is an attempt to express a clear, biblically faithful position.
Atheist blogger, Hemant Mehta responds to Christian miracle claims, and we take a look at a highly evidential miracle about which a Yale-trained medical professional claims a man rose from the dead (I, Braxton, wouldn’t quite go that far, but I would call it a miracle).
Jordan Peterson and the entertainment industry illustrate that Jesus is the meta-hero! The biblical narrative is the maximal expression of the most meaningful of human virtues, and without God, there simply is no hope.
It's common to hear atheists say that the neurological state reached when Christians supposedly experience God's presence in worship is no different than incredible feelings experienced when listening to music, taking drugs, or having sex. Is this right? Not exactly, and the point is moot.
When multiple lines of evidence are considered, Christian theism is the far better explanation for the way reality is. We consider some of those issues in a conversational way, and Johnathan weighs in on the Chick-fil-a debacle.
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Atheists often say Francis Collins came to believe Christianity is true in spite of his scientific understandings because he was captivated by a frozen waterfall. Is that the whole story? Is it terribly misleading? And how does the "unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics" play into the discussion.
For years, Christian academics and missionaries have been aware of a common phenomenon. Muslims receive visions and dreams of Jesus pointing them to missionaries. It's so widespread that Christian missionaries have bought ad space urging those who have seen the "man in the white robe," to contact them. Is this powerful evidence for the truth of Christianity?
In this episode, Johnathan sings, and we discuss the demographics as they relate to miracles.
In this episode, two miracle accounts are discussed that are highly evidenced and serve as powerful reasons to believe.
Atheist YouTuber Paulogia has presented an alternative hypothesis to the resurrection. In this video Braxton provides responses.
We posted a sermon from our pastor on YouTube and invited atheists to tell us what they loved and hated about it. In this episode, we discuss the results!
Can someone please find a pastor who knows how to talk to skeptics? Trinity Radio found one! And we joined that church. If you're an atheist, agnostic, or adherent of some opposing religion, this Christian pastor is the one you need to hear. If you're a pastor wrestling with how to incorporate apologetics into your sermons, you'll find a lot to consider.
Why is sacrifice necessary? Why can't we choose to believe? Will we have free will in heaven? Braxton Hunter responds to these and a host of other topics as the most successful atheist youtubers ask the questions they don't think Christians can answer.
Shannon Q calls out Sye on what seem like contradictions for Calvinism, and Sye calls out Shannon Q on what seem like contradictions for atheism. We think both are right, and both are wrong, but the wrongness of one is far more dangerous.
Free will, original sin, the Trinity, and the nature of the soul are all discussed. Eric Murphy debated Christian apologist David Wood this year. He gives us a great opportunity to discuss some of the standard mistakes that are made in debates between atheists and Christians.
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We take a look at comments from William Lane Craig, Francis Collins, and JP Moreland to help us recognize the misguided cultural suggestions Christians and atheists buy into without realizing it. Then we take a look at a recent debate with James White and Jeff Durbin as an illustration.
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"Atheism is just a lack of belief in God." That's what we're told. But for some, it has become such a part of their identities that they feel the need to do something about expressions of faith wherever they appear. How can we have better conversations with those who are so dug-in?
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Matt Dillahunty takes a look at the biblical data related to prayer. He reasons that these passages make little sense of experience and of each other. Is he right? In this episode, Braxton and Johnathan consider what he has to say, and provide responses.
Does atheist Penn Jillette pray? In this episode, Braxton Hunter responds to four well-known atheists as they approach the topic of prayer in varying ways.
Braxton Hunter & Johnathan Pritchett respond to an atheist who goes over ten Bible verses that he seems to think are just crazy. Does he interpret them correctly? We are joined by our good friend, Nick Quient for this special episode!
Naturalism and determinism go hand in hand. If there is no God, and no soul, then your choices were all determined by things outside of your control. This has major ramifications for morality. This begs the question - should it be taught as fact?
Two Christians weigh in on the nature of UFOs. One of them in response to an atheist during a live public debate.
There is one commonality between these three groups that shuts down one of the most repeated facts about atheism in the Western world.
Mr. Atheist thinks these are verses Christians would rather skip. Some probably would, but in this episode, we walk through them and explain why context is key. Mr. Atheist seems unfamiliar with the ancient near-eastern contexts and languages that inform the proper translations and understandings of several passages on his list.
My friend Jon, over at Whaddoyoumeme, made a video a while back that provided a philosophical argument for God's existence. Simply put, The Messianic Manic replied, arguing that the nature of time served as a defeater to much of what Jon said. Are you ready to find out if he was right? Then LETTTTT'SSSS GGGOOOOOOOO!!!!
"Atheism is not a worldview!" At least, that's what a lot of atheists say. Are they right? We'll break it down in this episode, and expose a major mistake that has caused some people too illogically jump ships from Christianity to atheism.
I've made response videos to 24 atheists over the past few months. The stereotype doesn't always fit! Not all atheist youtube channels are the same, and the differences are important. I've categorized what I think are the four fundamental approaches that currently exist. Understanding these types will, I think, lead to better conversations.
Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy joins us for a live interview on a new argument for God's existence. He calls it "The Digital Physics Argument," and it's as interesting and provocative an approach as any I've ever heard. Are you merely in God's version of the Matrix? We also discuss Michael's debate history, and which debates he's most pleased with. He explains his personal debate preparation strategy, and we wrap it all up with a discussion of Genesis!
For many atheists, the seemingly unfair nature of hell is too hard to swallow. On the other hand, a lot of them continue to fear the possibility of hell even years after rejecting Christianity. It just might be that much of this has to do with misunderstandings about the nature of God, and what Christians actually believe about the ultimate state of the unbeliever. In this episode, we'll take a look at what atheists are saying, and lay out the Christian positions on the issue.
Lawrence Krauss is well known for claiming that the universe could come into existence from nothing. What some might not realize is that he thinks meaning, morality, and even spirituality came with it! With a brief excursus on the thinking of Neil Degrasse Tyson, I respond to some of the famous scientist's most common claims.
It is with great reverence that I respond to the late great anti-theist, Christopher Hitchens. There is much to commend about the man, even from a Christian perspective. Naturally, there is much that he said to which believers may object. In this video, I deconstruct his typical case against theism with an eye toward charity. I recognize that though he likely would not have responded to a youtube video, at least in life he could have. He cannot respond now, and I admit that this is a bit unfair. Nevertheless, I believe he would approve of the endeavor. It is out of respect for the man that I take his ideas seriously, and criticize them straightforwardly.
A live presentation of the case for the Christian God , at First Baptist Church of Fairhope. Dr. Eric Hankins, (Senior Pastor) hosted this night of apologetics with Braxton Hunter.
Does apologetics work, or is it usually a new love interest, friend, or some catastrophic life experience that brings people to faith in Christ? Perhaps it's a more complex question than that.
Richard Carrier lays out a case that Christians are "majorly deluded!" Is he right?
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Are you wired to believe in God? Can religious experience be explained naturalistically? Will robotic AI ever develop their own religions?
Almost ten years ago, I (Braxton) had my first live, public, moderated, debate. Daniel Alvarez was a credible opponent, full time professor at Florida International University, and a Harvard graduate. I had two days to prepare. I was terrified. This might as well be my origin story.
The Kalam Cosmological Argument is consider by many to be one of the best arguments for God's existence. However, it's common for skeptics to point out that it doesn't mention God, and so it can't be an argument for God. Stephen Woodford's (Rationality Rules) video which claims to debunk the Kalam cosmological argument has been passed around in the atheist community quite a bit. Capturing Christianity's Cameron Bertuzzi responded, and Woodford wasted little time in firing back. In this video we'll take a look at Rationality Rules' dominant defense of his video, and answer the question: should apologists ditch the Kalam since it doesn't mention God?
Michael Shermer is a very well known debater, and skeptic. Joe Rogan is a well known entertainer/MMA commentator and skeptic. In this episode they stumble all over themselves trying to express and understand the nature of human freedom, and make one one of the biggest bungles I've ever heard regarding the Bible!
Dan Barker is a mainstay among atheist debaters. He's shared the stage with the greats, and penned some of the most popular atheist cliches. But do his objections to Christian theism hold up, or is Barker all bark and no bite?
Atheist YouTuber, PineCreek, recently made a video referencing me (Braxton) entitled, "Top 20 things Christians (especially apologists) have trouble admitting." In this video, Johnathan Pritchett (with occasional comments from me) responds! How much will he admit?
"It depends which gospel you read!" These words are familiar to anyone who has listened to renowned scholar and debater, Bart Ehrman. In general, Ehrman is a powerful scholar, but he misses it when it comes to the resurrection of Jesus. In this video, we'll walk through his case against the central Christian historical event, and show what may be the weaknesses of his approach.
Aron Ra is well known in internet atheist circles. Recently, he debated Michael Jones, and Trent Dougherty in the same week. We thought it was worth discussing, specifically how Ra views the concept of faith. Listen as we ramble and meander through all the related and unrelated issues.
Atheist youtuber, Holy Koolaid says Heaven is "bad," because there will be almost no free will, and all will be mundane and boring. Is he right? No, he is not. Find out why on this episode!
John Dunfee runs JMDApologetics101 on YouTube, and the ministry "Christian Truth Through Apologetics." All the internet atheists know who he is, and he has interviewed some of the top apologists running online ministries. But he shouldn't exist. At least, not if you listen to what some internet atheists say. He's young! He's smart! He understands the atheist perspective . . . and . . . he doesn't buy it.
Does bad Christian music prove that God doesn't exist? What about arguments from evil? Are all so-called miracles bogus? Let's see whether one of YouTube's top atheists is able to convince me to reject belief in God!
Paulogia is a pretty popular atheist youtuber. He tackles some of the more prominent theistic arguments. In this episode, I respond to his criticism of the Kalam Cosmological Argument. We'll cover all the typical objections INCLUDING a discussion of the nature of time, and whether the "B-theory" undermines the Kalam argument.
Is hell eternal conscious torment, or the end of consciousness (like some may imagine the death penalty)?Chris Date is the president of Rethinking Hell - a ministry focused on the defense of a view regarding the nature of hell known as Conditionalism. In this episode we talk with Chris about the various views available to evangelicals, and hear about an upcoming conference devoted to the subject.
Sam Harris was once asked, "Is there a possibility of a Creator?" Instead of answering directly he meandered through a confused monologue about Islam and Christianity before spilling over into a confused musing about those who never hear the message of a particular religion. He managed to mix in a comment or two about the matrix, and the possibility that we're all in a virtual simulation.
In a twist on Pascal's Wager, Genetically Modified Skeptic lists what he thinks one stands to lose if they become religious. Johnathan Pritchett and I stroll through that list to find out whether we've wagered poorly!
Responding to an entire channel in one podcast is a new one for me! I've been told by multiple people that this atheist youtuber is the guy to dissect. In this episode I consider everything Genetically Modified Skeptic says in his "Atheism" playlist!
What have we learned while doing atheist response videos? What's the best format for it, and what should your expectations be if you make a response video online. We cover that, and briefly explain our views on the presuppositionalist method of apologetics.
William Lane Craig, Ben Shapiro, fertility, and religion! We constantly hear that religion is on the decline in the western world. But studies in recent years seem to paint a different picture. How do genetics, and fertility play into this hot discussion?
Recent interactions with atheists have revealed that there is a common charge that “No one,” or “Very few,” people ever become Christians because of the evidence for Christianity that Christian apologists might bring. Is this true, or is it just chest-thumping? We tackle the issue in this week’s episode!
In a live stream, we answer questions relating to Star Trek, the nature of the soul, The Book of Daniel, our most valued books, the nature of truth, and more!
Why are so many evangelical thinkers making the move to Rome? What do thrift stores have to do with this? Find these answers and more in this week's episode.
In this episode we talk with Leighton Flowers about his recent debate with Chris Date on the Unbelievable Christian Radio Program. Is the soterioban dead? Find out here!
We continue our discussion of the topic, and address allegations that the Bible advocates for sexual offenses.
Skeptics and Christians alike, understandably, have difficulty seeing how a God of love could advocate for slavery. Yet, the law of Moses, as translated in most english Bibles, does explain how Israelites were to buy, sell, and treat their . . . slaves. Is this proof that the God of the Bible is a moral monster? In this episode, we’ll cover the most objectionable statements in scripture, as they relate to slavery, and discuss the terminology, culture, and intentions of the biblical writers. In the first and last word segments, we’ll cover death-bed conversions, and intuition!
Who did Jesus think he was? It makes a difference when it comes to the discussion of the resurrection. We discuss what Braxton calls "recalibrated plausibility," and answer the question of whether there is good reason to believe that Jesus thought of himself as God's special agent to bring about the kingdom. How does this relate to NASA and the moon landing? Find out on this episode of Trinity Radio!
In this episode we discuss some of the harsh responses we've received from atheists in the comment stream of the Matt Dillahunty vs. Braxton Hunter debate. We also try to answer some of the more kind-hearted and thoughtful questions from reasonable atheist commenters.
Braxton recently debated famous atheist, Matt Dillahunty. Here, we discuss that debate and cover topics like the nature of human freedom, the beginning of the universe, the resurrection, divine hiddenness, the nature of faith and more.
We discuss the recent Houston Chronicle article which covers sexual offenses in the Southern Baptist Convention. We also cover a recent story in which a pastor is considered to have acted in an uncouth manner. How goofy is a pastor allowed to act, and how often? Finally we discuss the claim that Christian speakers should not share a platform with Catholics, Prosperity Gospel speakers, and those of other religions.
Is there some secret rule that precludes historians and/or everyone else from concluding that a miracle is the best explanation for an event in the past? Find out on this episode of Trinity Radio where we also discuss why the term atheist has morphed from “one who maintains that there is no God,” to “one who simply lacks a belief in a god/gods.” And stick around for the last word which is a brief discussion of whether the unborn represent new human life.
In this episode we discuss whether we know who wrote the gospels and whether we know who the eyewitnesses were. In addition to these questions, how do you raise girls in a culture of gender sensitivity, and should we have man-caves, or gentleman's studys.
One or more of your theological beliefs are . . . odd . . . to everyone else. After all, you're an individual - a free thinker. You're different from most. Is that okay? When is it dangerous? When does it mean you're not a Christian? Join us as we discuss all this and more in the Season Nine Finale of Trinity Radio!
Trinity Radio has a NEW FORMAT!!! Open Theism, Pelagianism, Hyper-Calvinism . . . when have you gone too far, and how do you safeguard against HERESY?
Within Generation Z there is an increase in atheism, according to a Barna study. The research presents the data on why teens say that is the case. In this episode we'll evaluate those reasons. The barna study is linked below.
Things are heating up in the outback, where Braxton is doing evangelistic apologetics Aussie style! Join us Down Under with special guest, Jeremy Lee, as we discuss the state of evangelism and soteriology in Australia, and discover an incredible campus ministry that's making a difference!
It is often said that America's pulpits are filled with shallow preaching. But of what does deep preaching consist? In this episode, we'll layout a possible definition, and look at its implications.
Sometimes apologetics seems like just a bunch of big complicated arguments. Is there a simpler strategy for having meaningful conversations with people from other worldviews? This week we discuss a method for having casual conversations with the hopes of reaching others for Christ.
Did you know that there are non-Christian references to Jesus from sources outside the Bible as early as 55 AD? In this episode we take a look at that material, and discuss what value it has for making a case that Jesus existed, and that the Christian message is true.
What's up with near-death experiences? It is estimated that fifteen million Americans have had such experiences. Is the view consistent with Scripture? Is it something Christians should be excited about or uncomfortable with?
Theology and Apologetics can get uncomfortable. Sometimes, Christians who are unfamiliar with the field, find themselves offended by what their own Christian defenders say. The subject of doubt, the role of the Bible in apologetics, and other issues are covered in this episode! Are you uncomfortable?
What is the nature of the ongoing debate between "Biblical Counseling," and "Christian Counseling?" How do doctrinal positions impact one's views in the debate? What Christian Apologetics have to do with all of this? We'll discuss some interesting connections, and similarities between the debate over apologetic methodologies, and approaches to counseling among believers. We'll also discuss how soteriological views direct the discussions.
This one would be great for anyone teaching through Revelation! With Braxton just back from Turkey, he and JP discuss the historical backgrounds of each church mentioned in the book of Revelation. This is a good one to check out as a YouTube video since there are quite a few images and videos that may be helpful.
In this third ever episode in "The Finders" series, we answer questions regarding practical ways to explain tough theological and philosophical concepts, and tackle a couple of questions regarding soteriology.
Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, and a mountain of other franchises are on the lips of Christian apologists even during their defense of the faith. Why? In this episode, we discuss how myth impacts society, and the pros and cons of modern western storytelling.
In this episode we discuss the nature of time, and what is means to speak of God as "timeless." We also cover "A" versus "B" theories of time, and respond to Chris Fischer over at God is Open (link below), who critiques a recent discussion I (Braxton) had with Matt Chisholm of the spectacular podcast, Bible Brodown!
Trinity Students, Brandon Morris and Nick Ham have taken over Trinity Radio!!! They share their testimonies, and discuss the subject of Christian zeal! How radical should your faith be? In the midst of the discussion they tackle subjects like Mormonism, Evangelism, Apologetics, personal devotional efforts, and . . . veggie tales!
Christian apologists often say that while they can respond to the intellectual problem of evil, the emotional problem of evil is a separate question. Are we left with no response to the parent who has just lost a child? What about those who are dealing with depression? Is depression a real thing? Unfortunately, apologists have often begged off answering these tough questions, but we won't! This week we're joined by Dr. Jim Chatham, chairman of the Christ Centered Counseling Department at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary.
How can small groups in the local church aid in evangelism and apologetics? Small groups are commonplace in churches of various denominations today, but intentionally developing a small group around apologetics and evangelism comes with its own challenges. When considering that many Christian apologists in the local church feel that their discipline is largely ignored or unappreciated, this sort of apologetic work can allow such a ministry to flourish. Also, we discuss a new book for which we both contributed chapters - "Small Churches, Big Stories," edited by Samuel Schmidt
Do evangelistic events in the local church work? We discuss the terminology, methodology, and relevance of evangelistic events, and respond to typical criticisms. All this leads toward the final question, "How can apologetics be included?"
Is inerrancy the central mark of evangelicalism? What is a workable definition of inerrancy? Why has this issue become so controversial in the theological world over the past several years? These and other questions arise as we strive toward the topic: how does inerrancy impact Christian apologetics?
It starts off boring, but there's a shootout toward the end. Dr. Pritchett presents a case that Christian apologists are focusing on the wrong things, with the wrong people.
After an entire season of responding to people of other worldviews who explain, "Why I'm a," we finally explain to the world why we affirm Christianity.
Dr. Harold F. Hunter, joins Johnathan Pritchett to discuss the biblical data, and practical experience as it relates to marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
American flags in church? In the season eight finale we begin the new occasional series, "The Finders!" In it, we answer questions from listeners about patriotic services, angels, Paul's use of Old Testament passages, free will, Calvinism, prophecy, and hell. AND, we consider what the YI'MA series of season eight has taught us about apologetics, evangelism, and opposing worldviews.
We respond to an individual who explains why he/she is a Jehovah's Witness, and give a bit of history as well as doctrinal perspective. In addition to this, we discuss physicalism, armageddon, annihilationism, date-setters, and whether or not Pascal's Wager is worth anything.
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After multiple episodes responding to various opposing worldviews, we tackle the question of why we (Braxton & Johnathan) are Christian Apologists. This includes a discussion of the various apologetic methodologies, and a loud-mouthed challenge from Pritchett Prime.
Evangelizing Mormons, and Jehovah Witnesses, Talking Serpents, Law and Gospel, Sex, and a number of other issues are covered in this Q&A special. It's also our way of launching a new mini episode series called, "The Finders" because we believe that while you may not be prepared to be an answer giver, you can already be an answer finder for skeptics.
Leighton Flowers, the evangelist, apologist, discipler, Christian leader, and sometimes soteriology commenter, joins us to discuss the common claims that he is a divisive, angry, one-string-banjo with a chip on his shoulder about Calvinism.
In this episode we respond to Brian Holdsworth's video, "Why I'm Catholic." In it we discuss whether the bodies of saints are impervious to decay, and whether Mary is really appearing to people to testify to the truth of Roman Catholicism.
In this episode we discuss a life-changing moment in the life of Dr. Johnathan Pritchett. Does our experience of God count as evidence for the truth of Christianity? Find out in this week's episode.
Actually, the person to which we are responding claims to be pro-life, but thinks abortion should be legal. We think this actually makes her pro-choice, but anyway . . . this is not the same episode on abortion we've done so many times before.
You already know that Scientology is super weird, but do you understand the underlying philosophical principles? Do you know what scientologists say about Jesus? Check out this week's episode and hear what you haven't heard before about this strange group.
Dr. Pritchett stands in the corner, and . . . A frustrating pattern has emerged. Every time we do an episode related to Calvinism, it instantly becomes one of our most listened to. We find this annoying. In this episode we discuss why the debate is so intriguing.
In this episode we discuss the reasons given by a Calvinist Dr. Hunter debated in 2013 for his embrace of Calvinism. We make it clear that we are friendly, but outspoken non-Calvinists. We have many Calvinist friends, and colleagues.
Worshipping aliens, goddess worship, sexual cults, and satanism are all covered in this episode of Trinity Radio, as we discover some shocking similarities among false religions, and scripture-twisters.
Is Mormonism the restoration of the church of Jesus Christ? Did Jesus appear, bodily, to the Native Americans? Do you have a home in the Telestial Kingdom? And what does Battle Star Gallactica have to do with all of this? We'll cover these questions and more on this week's episode of Trinity Radio, as we respond to a successful YouTuber who explains why he's a Mormon. This is part of our YI'MA series, in which we respond to adherents of various worldviews who explain "Why I'm A" whatever. Check out the rest of the YI'MA videos on our YouTube channel!
In this episode we respond to a video explaining why certain people adopt a Wiccan worldview. 360,000+ people in the US and 800,000+ worldwide affirm some sort of Wicca. What's up with that?
In the second episode on the nature of hell, we discuss the views of Conditional Immortality (annihilationism), and Evangelical Universalism. We also provide advice on preaching hell in an evangelistic setting. And Braxton and Johnathan say goodbye to a beloved Trinity Radio personality.
Mark Twain said, "Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company." But for those of us who take the concept of Hell seriously, there are a number of questions for which we want answers. Is Hell eternal conscious torment? If so, are the flames of Hell to be taken literally? And what is the relevant biblica data on the subject? We'll discuss all of this in the first of two episodes on the nature of Hell!
We respond to a very gothic looking fellow who claims that God is more like the Devil than the Sunday School image of Gentle Jesus meek and mild. We discuss the atrocities of the Old Testament, and provide two simple principles for responding to these kinds of criticisms.
In this video we respond to two Hindu converts who explain why they adopted the faith and what it has done for them. We affirm the positive things they are seeking, and explain why the PERSONAL Christian God makes better sense of these longings.
In this episode we respond to an atheist who challenged our belief that morality isn't "real" (in the objective sense of the word) without God. This is a less often heard criticism of the moral argument called "non-natural moral realism." Besides all that, it's just a fun episode. And . . . if you're tired of all the atheism episodes, next week we respond to a major world religion.
We respond to atheist lawyer, Andrew Seidel of the Freedom from Religion foundation regarding his explanation of why he's an atheist.
In the season eight premier, Drs. Hunter and Pritchett begin a new segment called "Why I'm A . . ." in which they respond to those of opposing worldviews who have made their cases on YouTube. In this episode, they discuss why "Because science . . ." isn't a reasonable answer to the question of why one is an atheist. Nor is "Prayer doesn't work." We'll unpack it all on this week's Trinity Radio!
Did C.S. Lewis really say we should all be Christmas pagans in a recently rediscovered article? Did Christianity just borrow from virgin birth stories in other religions? Is there a belated Christopher Hitchens Christmas scandal? Find out in this best ever Christmas special!
We discuss what we are thankful for this year. We also can't help but discuss a bit of apologetics, theology, and our future projects. It's a thanksgiving episode . . . Don't expect it to blow your mind . . . it's pretty good for what it is.
In the season seven finale of Trinity Radio Braxton and Johnathan consider all of the exciting theological discussions that could have been had if young seminarians and theology-geeks would ever stop talking about the Calvinism debate. We have several mini-discussions of open-theism, the eternal subordination of the son, the age of the earth, molinism, and . . . . . eschatology!!!!
In this episode, we discuss Bible study methods for all "skill" levels. During the show Johnathan reveals himself to be the new face of feminist theology, and Braxton lectures listeners about end-times issues.
We interviewed Steve Gregg at Trinity regarding the question, "Why should believers study the Bible more deeply than just listening to their pastors on Sunday morning?" His answer may surprise, convict, and inspire you.
In this episode we discuss Spiritual Warfare. Is it real? Is it happening to you? Is it the cause of the common cold? In addition to this discussion hear more about Braxton Hunter's evangelistic apologetics in Northern Ireland.
We give our advice on sharing your faith in an age in which it is increasingly awkward, and unappreciated. If you don't listen to this one, you should feel ashamed!
Do YOU focus on Paul to the exclusion of Peter? Do you have a favorite between the two? Is that okay? In this episode Johnathan Pritchett talks about what makes him the most excited about First Peter, and why he’s a Peter Guy!
We discuss our individual verse by verse projects and why Braxton chose the book of Genesis. Did Moses write it? What's JEDP all about? Has Johnathan showered recently? All these questions will be answered!
In this episode, we deal with - a passionate claim that atheists are not serial killers, Christians are not perfect, and religious people who get funny looks aren't being persecuted.
In this episode we discuss a recent experiment that demonstrates most people prefer physical pain to boredom. Is Christianity boring? We think Christians actually have a super power that prevents boredom.
In this episode we discuss a criticism that is brought against us by many Calvinists, Open Theists and atheists. The topic was prompted by a zealous atheist critic of our channel, and we're happy to respond. What is that one criticism? Find out this week on Trinity Radio!